Broccoli Soup With Cheese Toasts
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 bunches broccoli, stems and florets chopped separately into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 1/4 pounds)
- 7 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) or 2 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
- 8 thin slices bread (crusty baguette)
directions
- In a large pot, over medium heat, stir in oil, onion, garlic, and broccoli stems, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Add half the florets, stock and salt, cover and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat, stir in milk and cayenne, and puree using an immersion blender or in a standard blender in batches.
- Add remaining broccoli florets and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
- Divide cheese among bread slices; toast under broiler until melted and golden, less than 1 minute.
- Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and top with a cheese toast.
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